Texas THC ban: Awaiting Gov. Abbott signature, Dan Patrick continues push
Patrick called the influx of stores selling synthetic cannabis an "assault on Texas."
Patrick called the influx of stores selling synthetic cannabis an "assault on Texas."
Jolanda Jones to run for Texas' 18th Congressional District
Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announces she is running for Texas' 18th Congressional District to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.
Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announces she is running for Texas' 18th Congressional District to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.
Texas court sides with DOJ, prohibits in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."
Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide $8.5B for Texas public schools
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces run for House Oversight Committee leadership position
Crockett stated the country faces an "existential crisis" under the current administration, vowing to hold the Executive Branch accountable.
Crockett stated the country faces an "existential crisis" under the current administration, vowing to hold the Executive Branch accountable.
4 bail reform bills signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed four bills concerning bail reform into law at an event in Houston, surrounded by advocates and families of crime victims.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed four bills concerning bail reform into law at an event in Houston, surrounded by advocates and families of crime victims.
Bail reform bills signed in Houston
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a package of bail reform bills into law. The reforms were a major priority for him this legislative session.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a package of bail reform bills into law. The reforms were a major priority for him this legislative session.
Some popular foods may soon require warning labels in Texas
The bill would require products that contain certain food additives to have a warning label that says those additives are “not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom."
The bill would require products that contain certain food additives to have a warning label that says those additives are “not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom."
'Day of reckoning': Texas Gov. Abbott signs bail reform package in Houston
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Debate over THC ban continues despite sine die
As the 89th legislative session crosses the finish line, the battle over the Texas hemp industry is far from over. SB 3 is still awaiting Gov. Abbott's decision to sign, veto or wait for the deadline.
As the 89th legislative session crosses the finish line, the battle over the Texas hemp industry is far from over. SB 3 is still awaiting Gov. Abbott's decision to sign, veto or wait for the deadline.
Sine die for Texas Legislature while debate over THC ban continues
Monday marked the end of the regular session for the Texas Legislature and saw a lengthy debate over judicial pay while the THC ban still awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.
Monday marked the end of the regular session for the Texas Legislature and saw a lengthy debate over judicial pay while the THC ban still awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.
Texas Legislature ends Monday with "sine die"
A disagreement over legislation involving judicial pay made the last day of the Texas legislative session - a long one. Also a continuing fight over a bill banning most hemp products could make Monday's "sine die" a short break by triggering a possible special session.
A disagreement over legislation involving judicial pay made the last day of the Texas legislative session - a long one. Also a continuing fight over a bill banning most hemp products could make Monday's "sine die" a short break by triggering a possible special session.
Bill to replace Texas STAAR test fails
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
Texas THC ban: Groups hold competing news conferences with bill awaiting Abbott approval
With a bill to ban THC products in Texas awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature, both supporters and those who oppose the bill are looking to sway the governor.
With a bill to ban THC products in Texas awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature, both supporters and those who oppose the bill are looking to sway the governor.
Bill requiring sheriffs to work with ICE passes Texas legislature
In its original form, the bill would have applied only to counties with populations over 100,000. On May 24, the House passed an amended version in an 89-50 vote that would apply to all sheriffs in the state.
In its original form, the bill would have applied only to counties with populations over 100,000. On May 24, the House passed an amended version in an 89-50 vote that would apply to all sheriffs in the state.
Lt. Gov. Patrick calls legislative session most productive ever for Republicans | Texas: The Issue Is
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is on the verge of being the "best" and most productive ever for conservatives.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is on the verge of being the "best" and most productive ever for conservatives.
Protesters march at Texas Capitol calling for vetoes from Gov. Abbott
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session.
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session.
Texas' $338 billion budget passes Senate, heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
Property tax relief, public schools, and more: Here's how your tax dollars will be spent over the next two years.
Property tax relief, public schools, and more: Here's how your tax dollars will be spent over the next two years.
Texas THC ban: Advocates seeking SB 3 veto to hold Monday press conference in Austin
Over 100,000 petition signatures and thousands of letters are expected to be delivered to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office in relation to their plea.
Over 100,000 petition signatures and thousands of letters are expected to be delivered to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office in relation to their plea.
Texas sends $8.5 billion school funding bill to Gov. Abbott: Here's what's in it
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.